When my friend Steffie and I were plotting our travels to Ireland last year, I knew that I wanted our home base to be in Cork, even though we would be leaving for the east and a bit north the day after our arrival. For that first night in Cork we stayed at the Bru Bar Hostel. Ironically, my boyfriend had stayed there years ago, and just happened to walk in on their first anniversary party (Pimps and Hos theme, apparently). He said it was a nice place, and my handy dandy Cork guide book by … more
If you're traveling to Cork, Ireland here is a good place to consider staying if you're traveling on a budget. Good for families with middle-grade kids and up, couples, singles and friends.